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Ms. Speights from Brooklyn, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cutting into STEM with a Cricut

My students need A Cricut Air and accessories to learn the basics of STEM education through programming, design, and technology.

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My Students

For two years, I have had the pleasure of teaching a fifth grade class of students with a variety of special needs in the heart of Brooklyn. I am among a group of children who are creative, inquisitive and compassionate when it comes to school.

I want my students to be able to master technology that will help them compete in our technology dependent world!

My students can use technology, but I want them to know how to make it, manipulate it, and use it to solve real world problems. I want my students to be the innovators of the future!

My Project

Students in my classroom are often completing hands-on projects that support STEM learning. Project Based Learning is necessary for authentic experiences.

A Cricut Air and accessories will give students an opportunity to learn the basics of STEM education through programming, design, and technology.

Students will use technology in the classroom to design and engineer several different projects for their specific STEM challenges on the Cricut design space. Students will learn the foundation of designing, marketing, and production. They will then transfer their project to the machine using the mats, vinyl, or card stock. The possibilities with a Cricut are endless. Students will have the ability to be creative with their projects and manipulate it as needed for an authentic, STEM experience!

Ms. Speights PS 54 Samuel C Barnes Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

HBCU Alum 32 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Explore Air 2 Machine Bundle - Heat Transfer, Vinyl Pack, Tools Pens & Designs • Amazon Business $299.99 1 $299.99
Permanent Adhesive Backed Vinyl Sheets By PrimeCuts USA - 65 VINYL SHEETS 12" x 12" - 65 Assorted Color Sheets for Cricut, Silhouette Cameo, and Other Craft Cutters • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$319.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$354.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.61

Total project goal

$417.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $417.39

6 Donors

-$208.69

Donations toward project cost

-$177.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.30

match offer

-$208.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$177.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.30

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 $0.00

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